Armed Response (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1986, Armed Response is an action and thriller film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 86 minutes. “There's only one way to challenge the face of death...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One of Tanaka's underlings has stolen a rare statuette that he had planned to use as a peace offering between the local Yakusa and Chinese Tong. He hires two private investigators to exchange ransom money to recover the statuette, but the trade goes down bad and Clay Roth is killed. This angers Roth's brothers and father, all combat veterans, and they go after the people responsible
Who’s in it. Armed Response stars David Carradine as Jim Roth, Lee Van Cleef as Burt Roth, Mako as Akira Tanaka and Lois Hamilton as Sara Roth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Armed Response has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Armed Response page.
If you liked it. Fans of Armed Response tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Armed Response (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Armed Response change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Armed Response worth watching?
- Armed Response holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Armed Response?
- Armed Response stars David Carradine, Lee Van Cleef, Mako, Lois Hamilton and Ross Hagen.
- When was Armed Response released?
- Armed Response was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.